Thanks for the reply, The water jackets in the head was completely blocked, I had to clear them up, is there anyway I can I can check pressure test the head for internal cracks?
Sorry for the late update. I put this project aside and re-started it this again the last 2 days. I pulled off both heads. I place the engine at Top Deah Centre before pulling the heads off. Before I pulled the heads off I did a compression test with the following results. Cylinder 1=150...
Thankyou for your reply. It only partly overheaded once reaching 190-200 and I quickly turn off the engine. I am hoping the pistion and wall/bore is not damaged. I have replaced the pistons and rings in these engines before, it is a pain pulling out the engine block and puting the engine back...
Dear All, Rob from Australia. I have a SeaRay 270 Sundance with Mercruiser 5.0L MPI which is Not Starting.
I was driving the boat at a slow pace and it slowly stalled/stopped and I can’t get started again. It turns over but will not start. So I did the following:
I checked and have spark...
Hi, I have a Mercury Black Max outboard 175hp with a Snapped Gear Shifter (Top Shift which connects to the lower gear). The section that snapped is the about 2 inch from the bottom of the top rod, what joins to the bottom gear unit. I want to take of the top bottom housing cover so I get access...
Hi All Dodge, I have replaced the Merc90 Fuse and the same problem is occurring. I also replace a small 20amp fuse behind the distributor. I connected power directory to the starter motor and it worked, but it will not work via the ignition key. I am not sure what the problem is. Any help will...
MerCruiser 5.0 will not start/turn due at minor quick fire. While the exhaust manifolds off the engine (for service), I started the engine and port (left) and rear side part of the engine caught on fire for a few seconds. I put the fire out quickly with a fire extinguisher. Now the engine will...
Dear All, I have a Mercruiser 5.0 MPI Engine. I did a compression test with the left hand Exhaust Manifold and Riser removed, Sea Water Pump removed, Alternator removed, Thermostat housing removed. I removed these items because they was rusted or sezied and need replacing or unsezied or removal...